Derek Jon Fox faces charges after allegedly driving a boat while under the influence and crashing into one of the York Bridge’s pillars on Saturday evening.
According to court documents, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of the York Bridge on the Missouri River for a report of a boat accident.
A deputy learned that individuals in the boat were thrown into the water on impact and several were injured, including an 11-year-old boy. The injured individuals were taken to the York Bridge Boat Ramp.
After speaking with witnesses, the deputy learned a wrecked boat and two additional occupants were towed to Devil’s Elbow Boat Ramp.
Court documents state that Fox was identified as the driver of the boat at the time of the crash.
Fox was detained at the Devil’s Elbow Boat Ramp. A deputy observed that his eyes were glossy and he smelled of an alcoholic beverage, according to court documents.
Fox agreed to perform Standard Field Sobriety Tests, of which he gave several clues for impairment. He declined to submit a legal blood draw or give a preliminary breath test.
He was arrested for felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor boating under the influence.
(July 29, 2018) A boat crashed into one of the York Bridge’s pillars on the Missouri River around 8 p.m. on Saturday.
According to the Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, at least four passengers were thrown from the boat and into the water.
People in other boats helped pick up the passengers and bring them safely to shore.
One person was reported to have broken a foot and another had a head injury. The rest of the passengers had minor injuries.
The names of those involved have not been released. We will update you with any new information.
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